The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
€ 41,200
€ 33,100
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 320d is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
56.5
71.3
80
57
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.5 in
Height
57 in
110.6
182
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.22 %
General
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320d
181 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 320d
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
142 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
BMW 320d
19.43 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 320d
51 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
770 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW 320d
770 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
94.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127 kWh
BMW 320d
94.6 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
